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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,887

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,673

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModeltCBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,400 $25,975 $23,995
Base Invoice $15,580 $24,937 $23,035
Side curtain airbags 650    
Satellite radio 449    
Fog lights 425    
Larger rear spoiler 423    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130
Technology Package     1,695
Side curtain airbags 559    
Satellite radio 359    
Fog lights 320    
Larger rear spoiler 315    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100
Technology Package     1,458
Options (change) 1,947 130 1,825
Options (change) 1,553 100 1,558
Destination 540 820 820
Total Price $18,887 $26,925 $26,640
Total Invoice $17,673 $25,857 $25,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,296
Model Year200720172017
ModeltCBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,887$26,925$26,640
Adjustments for Features0-5,090-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,887$21,835$22,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565
Total Invoice$17,673$25,857$25,413
Adjustments for Features0-4,888-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,673$20,969$21,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$399

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720172017
ModeltCBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$2,050$7,140$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,090$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,888-4,045

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
ModeltCBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length174.0 in168.4 in
Width69.1 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,905 lb.3,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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